beyond pilates
BRIDGE program

Beyond Pilates Bridge Program is designed for teachers who already have a diploma or experience teaching, who are looking for new challenges and to deepen their knowledge of classical Pilates to a more comprehensive level of expertise.

About the Bridge Program

Our 12 month Bridge Program is divided into two basic components -- Theory and Practical. Each component informs the other. Under the close guidance and mentorship of a senior Beyond Pilates teacher, you will gain a cumulative understanding of the classical Pilates method. A gradual progression in complexity will help you build a significant body of knowledge, which you will then put into practice in the studio. Our goal is to create skilled and confident practitioners, who can inspire their clients with the exercises and the philosophy based on the original classical Pilates method.

The program is comprised of 500 hours of instruction, practice, and rigorous training. Students are taught classical Pilates and study every exercise on every piece of equipment in-depth.

The course theory modules are designed to be held over four weekends:

Friday: 3 pm to 7 pm

Saturday: 11am to 3 pm 

                 3 pm to 4pm BREAK

                 4 pm to 7 pm

Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm 

                 2 pm to 3 pm BREAK

                 3 pm to 6 pm

With the understanding depending of how the world evolves now that we have vaccines and that things can change at any moments, here are the future dates for the BPTT and BPBT.

For BP Bridge Teacher Training Program Students all you must do is complete BPBT Module 1-4.

**For BP Teacher Training Program Students you must complete BPTT Module 1-4 TWICE.

2023

BPTT Module 1

June 2-3-4

BPTT Module 2

September 8-9-10

BPTT Module 3

November 24-25-26

2024

BPTT Module 4

February 2-3-4

BPTT Module 1

April 12-13-14

BPTT Module 2

August 2-3-4

BPTT Module 3

November 1-2-3

2025

BPTT Module 4

January 11-12-13

BPTT Modul 1

April 4-5-6

Breakdown of hours:

Introduction 2 hours interview/evaluation

Theory 72 hours of seminar instruction (4 weekend modules)     

Practical 100 hours practice teaching with volunteer students

Graduation Requirements 100 hours personal workout

80 hours privates and classes (taking lessons from a certified classically trained teacher)

75 hours observing certified teachers

6 hours observed teaching

15 hours Teachers Toolbox Lab

4 hours Functional Anatomy Lab

4 hours of mentor meetings

10 hours completion of all practical and written exams (approximately)

6 hours The Franklin Method The Art and Science of Cueing

3 hours The Franklin Method Spine Workshop

3 hours The Franklin Method Pelvis Power 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  There will be a module assessment practice performance exam of 1 hour between each module which students must pass in order to be able to continue into the next phase of the program. All of the course requirements must be completed within 12 months. 

Who Should Attend?

To be admitted into Beyond Pilates Bridge Program you must meet the following criteria:

1. Have a valid diploma and or proof that you have been teaching for a minimum of 2 years or have a minimum 500 hours of valid professional teaching hours. 

2. Pass the practice performance assessment at a strong intermediate to advanced level in both Mat and Reformer.  

3. Fill out the check list of Apparatus that you have learned to teach through your certification. 

4. Be free of injury, be a minimum 8 months postpartum and have a strong understanding and practical knowledge of the Classical Joseph Pilates Repertoire.

If you are not yet at a strong intermediate level in Pilates, but want to enroll in the Bridge Program, you may wish to consider upgrading your skill and knowledge level via a Beyond Pilates pre-apprenticeship. Please contact the program director for more information.

Bridge Program Fees:

Tuition Fees

Registration / Evaluation fee: $ 300

Course Tuition: $ 6.500 (includes studio internship, reading material, written exams fee)

Lesson Cost: Cost will differ according to the type of lessons you choose or teacher 

Tuition cost does not include lessons or workshops: $6.500.00

Note: Fees are priced in Canadian Dollars, plus GST @ 5%.

Payment plans for tuitions are available, please see the Program Director.

How do I enroll?

If you meet the requirements, please apply to the Beyond Pilates Teacher Training Program by doing the following:

1. Fill out our Enrollment Consideration Questionnaire for the Bridge Program. 

2. An application processing fee of $150 CAN is to be paid via 

   a. Credit Card (we will email you a link) OR 

   b. E-transfer to teacher training@beyonpilates.ca.  

   Please let us know which method you prefer.

3. Send resume to teacher training@beyondpilates.ca. Please send this with after filling out the Enrollment Consideration Questionnaire two weeks before a potential assessment. 

4. We will review your application and contact you to set up an evaluation/assessment.
   The 2.5 hr. (aprox.) evaluations/assessment session for Mat and Reformer cost is $300, which is due at the time of the evaluation.

5. The evaluation is a practical assessment of your knowledge of Pilates. You will be asked to demonstrate your personal workout on both Mat and Reformer.
   The Beyond Pilates teacher will be looking for:
   - your knowledge of the basic principles of Pilates,
   - familiarity with the exercises and the apparatus, 
   - the ability to perform an intermediate workout without prompting order of the exercises, springs, number of reps, etc.

6. All applicants to the Beyond Pilates Bridge Program will be evaluated and assessed. If you are accepted into the program, a portion of your tuition fees are payable before the first training date.

   Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this process.